Some sponsors offer preferred terms on investments at higher minimums (i.e. a share of the GP) and those preferred terms are not available if the investment comes through the capital raiser (i.e. the capital raiser gets the share of the GP instead of the investor).In some cases, it adds another party to vet.On the flip side of the coin, the capital raiser is providing a service and access to deal flow for many investors. 

Investing in real estate without the time available to do it right is going to be difficult.

like "sorry the property isn't available anymore have a good day" .

I am not knowledgeable about that market, as I do not work or live there, but as an agent I have resources available to me to find and vet an agent for you that will be a great fit for what your needs are.

While the triplex is currently fully rented out, grossing $1,725 per month in rent, we would be looking to occupy one of the units for at least 1 year, primarily as a way to reduce our down payment from 25% to the 10% range and keep more available capital on hand. 

yea just check your state real estate site .. they usually have all docs for free available to download

During the process it was indicated by the seller that utilities were to be available onsite.

I am concerned about the market saturation since there seems to be a lot of these available or being built. 

However, other park operators have done well by rehabbing older homes (assuming the needed repairs are less than $15,000)...in the end, shelter is shelter—especially with the shortage of affordable housing that is available. 

@Ibn Abney, Thank you, your input is very much appreciated, it seems that this one is a bit of a less traveled road at the moment, judging from the lack of information available...